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People's
belief about vision
There are
many different beliefs about eyes, using them to see
when you do not have good vision, low vision, blindness
and their possible causes. Here are some common beliefs
or myths, followed by the real facts.
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Myths….
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….Facts
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| My
child's sight will wear out if it is used too
much |
Eyesight
cannot be worn out by use. Your Child can use
it as much as he/she likes! |
| Keeping
a book very close when reading will reduce vision
in the long term. |
Vision
will not reduce, although the muscles that move
the eyes may tire. If this happens, rest for
a few minutes. |
| If
a hospital prescribes glasses this means that
your child is losing sight slowly, surely. He/she
will go blind in the long run. |
No!
Glasses improve vision for those who need them. |
| Reading
in a dim light will damage sight. |
It
is not helpful to read in a dim light, but it
cannot harm the eyes. |
| Electric
lighting is bad for the eyes. |
Good
lighting of any sort is a valuable aid to vision. |
Source: Visual
Impairment Handbook, By Bhushan Punani & Nandini
Rawal
Blind People's Association (India), Vastrapur, Ahmedabad - 380 015
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